🇯🇵 How to say

“to drink” in Japanese

飲むのむ
Illustration of "to drink" in a Japanese cultural setting
In a cozy kitchen, a person is pouring tea from a kettle into a small cup. Steam rises from the cup, filling the air wit…

Usage note

飲む (のむ) is a common verb used to describe the action of drinking any liquid, from water to more complex drinks like tea or coffee. It's often one of the first verbs learned by beginners.

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